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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB DraftKings Optimizer.
| P One | Trevor Bauer |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Brian Anderson |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,400 | 25.43 | 2.23 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,000 | 24.81 | 2.26 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,700 | 23.39 | 2.19 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,400 | 20.60 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,000 | 24.81 | 2.26 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $8,400 | 18.78 | 2.24 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,400 | 25.43 | 2.23 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,700 | 23.39 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 8.35 | 1.74 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 7.63 | 1.77 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.40 | 1.95 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 5.61 | 2.34 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,800 | 5.96 | 2.13 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.06 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,900 | 5.85 | 2.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,200 | 9.18 | 2.18 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 8.94 | 1.65 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 8.85 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,900 | 8.75 | 2.24 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,200 | 9.28 | 1.79 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.12 | 2.03 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $4,600 | 8.51 | 1.85 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $4,000 | 8.28 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,800 | 6.24 | 2.23 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,300 | 7.20 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 10.72 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 8.76 | 1.56 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $5,300 | 8.38 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.29 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,500 | 7.50 | 2.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,300 | 6.57 | 1.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 11.34 | 1.95 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 9.48 | 1.93 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,500 | 9.43 | 1.71 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.23 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,900 | 6.20 | 2.14 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.03 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.41 | 2.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.20 | 1.89 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 9.95 | 1.72 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,700 | 9.95 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,700 | 8.15 | 2.20 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,000 | 8.41 | 2.10 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $3,000 | 6.26 | 2.09 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.